Fragmentary Head of A King, probably Ramesses II
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Object Label
This head comes from a statue that was most likely made early in the reign of Ramesses II. When the head was complete, a side view of its features would have resembled those in the relief to the left in this case, with a similar aquiline nose, well-shaped eyes, a rather small mouth, and earlobes pierced for earrings.
Caption
Fragmentary Head of A King, probably Ramesses II, ca. 1279–1213 B.C.E.. Gray granite, 7 11/16 x 6 7/8 x 9 1/16 in. (19.5 x 17.5 x 23.0 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Partial gift of James Lamb in honor of Paul O'Rourke and Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 2001.56. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Title
Fragmentary Head of A King, probably Ramesses II
Date
ca. 1279–1213 B.C.E.
Dynasty
early Dynasty 19
Period
New Kingdom
Geography
Place made: Egypt
Medium
Gray granite
Classification
Dimensions
7 11/16 x 6 7/8 x 9 1/16 in. (19.5 x 17.5 x 23.0 cm)
Credit Line
Partial gift of James Lamb in honor of Paul O'Rourke and Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Accession Number
2001.56
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